"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of manatees, the aquatic relatives of dugongs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why manatees are asssociated with mermaids"--.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lemurs, the leaping primates of Madagascar and Comoros. Also includes a story from folklore explaining how lemurs came to be.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also includes a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of prairie dogs, the small rodents of North America's Great Plains. Also includes a story from folklore explaining why prairie dogs hide from coyotes.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pelicans, the long-billed waterbirds. Also includes a story from folklore explaining why some pelicans have white feathers.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of llamas, the long-necked mammals native to South America's Andes Mountains. Also includes a story from folklore explaining how llamas came to be.
Explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second-largest North American deer. Also includes a story from folklore explaining how elk came to live in the mountains.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookout"--Provided by publisher.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to tigers, describing their distribution, habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, hunting habits, and other related topics.
